Comments on: Jorge Rivera Interviewhttp://www.prosportsblogging.com/2011/02/10/jorge-rivera-interview/
24/7 Real Sports TalkWed, 25 Feb 2015 17:04:17 +0000hourly1http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2By: Martin Fosterhttp://www.prosportsblogging.com/2011/02/10/jorge-rivera-interview/comment-page-1/#comment-18286
Martin FosterWed, 23 Feb 2011 15:08:53 +0000http://prosportsblogging.com/?p=41539#comment-18286I really think its all about match ups for him. Off the top of my head I'd put him right around 5th or 6th in the division. I think he matches up very well against Bisping. I'm expecting a stand up battle which Jorge can more than hold his own. From talking to him and some of his training partners he'll be ready for the ground if it goes there. Match ups against someone like Chael would be a tougher test as he's a heavier middleweight wrestler. So I could see that style preventing him from using his strengths.
In regards to him being a stepping stone for Bisping, as we discussed in the interview this is a fight Jorge asked for. From doing some reading, Bisping feels this fight isnt big enough for him. I'm guessing he thinks he should be in a number 1 contender fight. Its hard to get motivated for a fight that you didnt ask for. That could be dangerous for him (and Rampage coming up against Matt Hamill). I think Jorge is using this as a stepping stone. He's going to be in the co-main event of a ppv against a guy ranked above him in the division. If he wins he's probably a win a way from a title shot and another guaranteed marquee fight. If he loses he's just a guy people expected Bisping to beat.
Thx for reading and the commentsI really think its all about match ups for him. Off the top of my head I’d put him right around 5th or 6th in the division. I think he matches up very well against Bisping. I’m expecting a stand up battle which Jorge can more than hold his own. From talking to him and some of his training partners he’ll be ready for the ground if it goes there. Match ups against someone like Chael would be a tougher test as he’s a heavier middleweight wrestler. So I could see that style preventing him from using his strengths.

In regards to him being a stepping stone for Bisping, as we discussed in the interview this is a fight Jorge asked for. From doing some reading, Bisping feels this fight isnt big enough for him. I’m guessing he thinks he should be in a number 1 contender fight. Its hard to get motivated for a fight that you didnt ask for. That could be dangerous for him (and Rampage coming up against Matt Hamill). I think Jorge is using this as a stepping stone. He’s going to be in the co-main event of a ppv against a guy ranked above him in the division. If he wins he’s probably a win a way from a title shot and another guaranteed marquee fight. If he loses he’s just a guy people expected Bisping to beat.

Thx for reading and the comments

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Chris MurphyMon, 21 Feb 2011 01:53:25 +0000http://prosportsblogging.com/?p=41539#comment-18162At first, i never thought Rivera would go anywhere in the UFC. I still don't think he'll be a top contender, but he can be in the top 5 of the UFC's middleweight division for sure. After seeing him pound out guys like Nate Quarry and Kendall Grove I realized he was better than I once thoughtAt first, i never thought Rivera would go anywhere in the UFC. I still don’t think he’ll be a top contender, but he can be in the top 5 of the UFC’s middleweight division for sure. After seeing him pound out guys like Nate Quarry and Kendall Grove I realized he was better than I once thought
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Justin BarracosaSun, 20 Feb 2011 15:12:25 +0000http://prosportsblogging.com/?p=41539#comment-18137Amazing interview Martin, great questions, seems like a great guy!
Maybe i can grab yuor opinion on him, where would you say he stands in the UFC's eye's? IMO he's never really going to be a serious top contender, def above average though. Pitting him against allessio, well imo Sakara is a stepping stone, but a year ago, i would have said jorge was a stepping stone for bisbing.
Thoughts?Amazing interview Martin, great questions, seems like a great guy!

Maybe i can grab yuor opinion on him, where would you say he stands in the UFC’s eye’s? IMO he’s never really going to be a serious top contender, def above average though. Pitting him against allessio, well imo Sakara is a stepping stone, but a year ago, i would have said jorge was a stepping stone for bisbing.